AP Computer Science A

The AP Computer Science A (AP CSA) course is designed for students interested in choosing AP CSA or those with an interest in computer science. This course primarily introduces Java, object-oriented programming, and applications in software engineering. Regardless of whether students pursue computer science-related majors or careers in the future, this course will enhance their logical thinking and problem-solving skills. For students intending to major in computer science, this course can help them excel in the AP CSA exam, and passing the exam can earn them college credits.

The course will cover how computers work, Java syntax, and practical applications to help students practice what they learn. In addition to fostering understanding, the course also aims to cultivate good coding habits and programming design concepts. Students will first learn about the principles behind computer operation and programming execution, as well as real-world applications, to enhance motivation and interest in computing.

The curriculum will include fundamental syntax, conditionals and logic, class structure and design, arrays, multi-dimensional arrays, ArrayLists and strings, iteration, inheritance, and recursion.

AP CSA课程主要针对有意选择AP CSA课程或者对计算机科学有兴趣的学生，课程主要介绍Java，面向对象编程以及软件工程的应用。不管学生以后是否选择计算机科学相关的专业或者从事相关的工作，这门课都能提升学生的逻辑思维能力以及problem solving。对于有意选择计算机作为专业的学生，这门课可以帮助学生在AP CSA考试中取得好成绩并且通过考试可以作为大学的学分。课程将介绍计算机的工作原理，Java的语法以及一些实际应用帮助学生练习所学到的知识。课程除了帮助学生理解，也会为学生培养良好的代码习惯以及程序设计的概念。学生将先了解计算机和程序的运行原理以及计算机在现实中的应用来提高学生学习计算的动力和兴趣。课程会包括基本语法，condition and logic, 类的结构与设计，数组，multi-dimensions arrays，Arraylist and string, 迭代，继承，递归。